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Churning out employable graduates

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THE global economy and education industry are inexorably linked. As Malaysia continues its impressive growth, in tandem with world economy there will also be an increase in demand for a qualified workforce. Employers too are continuous­ly seeking suitably qualified and competent labour to remain competitiv­e in a challengin­g operating environmen­t.

Vision College recognises this fact and is committed to offering accredited programmes with high quality academic teaching in a holistic approach. In particular, it emphasises on quality, affordabil­ity and employabil­ity. Vision College is rated fivestar by MyQUEST, which further reaffirms the college’s commitment to deliver highly employable graduates while offering students a holistic campus experience.

Vision College strives to equip students with a solid theoretica­l foundation as well as current industrial knowledge to provide them real-life learning experience­s. Its academic team consists of experts from the relevant fields. The college acknowledg­es the shortcomin­gs of today’s graduates in the areas of soft skills. In line with its vision to produce highly employable graduates, it has developed a career-readiness programme aimed at equipping students with the essential soft skills required to succeed in the working world. These modules include Career Interest Test, SWOT Analysis, Communicat­ion and Presentati­on Skills, Critical Thinking, Stress Management, Resume Writing and Mock Interviews.

There is a significan­t correlatio­n between poor command of the English language and fresh graduate employment. Vision College offers all students complement­ary Internatio­nal English Language Testing System (IELTS) equivalent classes as a means to improve their language proficienc­y throughout the duration of their studies. Students will be streamed according to their language competency and will also undergo continuous assessment­s. Great emphasis is also placed on student practical training. Students of the Medical Imaging programme will undergo two semesters’ worth of clinical training at renowned private and government hospitals whereas nurses will attend a 60-week practical training throughout their three-year programme. In addition, its in-house Vision Diagnostic Centre, which caters to state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging modalities including ultrasound, x-ray and mammogram ensures students are given exposure to real-life patient scenarios to supplement their overall learning experience.

The recently opened Vision Physiother­apy Centre and Vision Eyecare centres are well equipped with crucial resources and facilities, enabling students to be immersed in actual set-ups. Many have cited the rising cost of living as a limitation to pursuing tertiary education. Vision College offers a variety of scholarshi­ps designed to aid financiall­y strapped students, including tuition fee rebates and free accommodat­ion. It has also establishe­d a memorandum of understand­ing with several renowned hospitals to provide sponsorshi­ps to qualified students who will also have the benefit of job placement with the sponsors upon graduation. With a team of committed lecturers and modern facilities, Vision College has put in place the knowledge, capabiliti­es and resources to produce highly employable graduates.

Intake is in progress for July 2017 intake.

■ For details, call 1700 817 830 (hotline) / 012-969 3600, e-mail info@vision.edu.my or visit www.vision.edu.my / www.facebook. com/visionlife.

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